Need Bracer Straps Using No Metal Parts Or Lace

[Charke]

I've produced a bracer that looks like it is made of wood and I want the whole theme to be wood and leather, so I don't want any metal in the peice. I don't like laces for bracers. You either need help tying them each time or have to tie a knot one-handed. Also leather lace breaks and without metal eyelets will cut into the leather eventually.

I want to use straps. I can lace them or stitch them on, but I need a connection that isn't metal or lace. Bone or wood is fine but it's going to get soaked (I live in BC). Can anyone think of a connection system, two straps, for bracers that can be manipulated one-handed, with no metal parts?

Mark Charke

[Tree Reaper]

Slot in the strap, leather or wood button.

[Beaverslayer]

Like Tree Reaper said, attach a strap with a slot cut into it, then use a bone, antler or wood button. Here's a link to a website that sells antler buttons...good pricing by the looks of it.

http://antlershop.com/products.html

[Charke]

That's a good idea. I'm going to need to make a wider strap but that will work. I have a thin trap which would work for a traditional button/slot, but I want the hole to be big enough to fit the whole button so you can manipulate it with one hand. And Multiple buttons could add some adjustment ability. Thanks.

[Tree Reaper]

You could use lace as well, all you need is a loop to go around the button.